Dover Public Library interior

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The Reading Room, now known as the Browse Room.

The Circulation Desk was located in front of the stacks area.
You had to request items, no browsing!

The glass floor is still here, just hidden under carpet.

The Periodicals Room was located on the ground floor, where the Technical Services Office is now. Note the tin ceiling, it is still there!

The Reference Room.

The Historical Room. Most of the furniture is still in use.

This same table is still in use in the Trustees Room. It is over 100 years old.